The John Philip Sousa Foundation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to the promotion of international understanding through the medium of band music. Through the administration of band related projects, the foundation seeks to uphold the standards and ideals of that icon of the American spirit, John Philip Sousa.

Just as the name Sousa is synonymous with bands, so bands are bridges which connect the music and culture of all strata of our society. And no type of music better typifies the spirit of America throughout the world than do the stirring strains of a Sousa march.

The foundation administrates band-related projects such as: The Sousa National High School Honors Band The Sousa National Community Band The Sudler Trophy The Sudler Flag The Sudler Cup, Shield and Scroll The Legion of Honor The Historic Roll of Honor The Historical Marker project National Young Artist Solo Competition

The Sousa Foundation seeks to uphold both the standards and the ideals of that icon of the American spirit, John Philip Sousa.